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Sugar Land, Texas – A public meeting to discuss a draft plan for 95 acres near University Boulevard and U.S. Highway 59 is scheduled for Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd.

Sugar Land, Texas – An animal shelter open house and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 12, from 3-5 p.m., at the newly expanded facility at 101 Gillingham Lane. Facility tours, hot cocoa, snacks, a visit from Santa and a ribbon cutti...

Sugar Land, Texas -- The final draft of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (PROSMP) as recommended by the citizen-led Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture and Streetscapes (PARCS) Board is open for public review and comment through Dec. 7 at www...

Sugar Land, Texas – The city of Sugar Land will host “12 Days of Annexation,” a series of days highlighting Sugar Land, New Territory and Greatwood locations while giving current and future residents a chance to win tickets t...

Sugar Land, Texas – Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves are bringing holiday magic to Sugar Land Town Square for the 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 7 from 5-8 p.m.The steps of Sugar Land City Hall will light up with holiday cheer and...

Sugar Land, Texas – The Center for Digital Government (CDG) named Sugar Land among the nation’s top five cities that successfully use technology to improve citizen services, enhance transparency and encourage citizen engagement.

Sugar Land, Texas – In addition to budget reductions necessary to respond to current economic conditions, the budget amendment approved by the Sugar Land City Council on Oct. 19 also included an intentional emphasis on Hurricane Harvey ...

Sugar Land, Texas – City Council recently approved more than $1.5 million in reductions to the fiscal year 2018 budget, cuts needed to address lower than budgeted sales tax – particularly in the oil and gas related business sectors &am...

Sugar Land, TX ­– A final public meeting to receive feedback on the City’s Parks, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan updateis scheduled for Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m., at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard...

Sugar Land, Texas – Something’s brewing, and it will be a ghoulishly fun, wicked good time for everyone! Halloween Town is set for Sunday, Oct. 29, from 4-8 p.m., in Sugar Land Town Square. Admission is free and open to the public.

Sugar Land, Texas – A citizen-led Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) has scheduled a public open house on Oct. 11, at 6 p.m., at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North, to share a proposed update to the city’s Land...

Sugar Land, TX ­– Sugar Land will hold a community event called “Sugar Land Strong” on Sept. 23, at 5 p.m., at Sugar Land Town Square, located near U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 6. The event is intended ...

Sugar Land, Texas – City Council will consider the 2017 tax rate and fiscal year 2018 budget at a regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 19 at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North. Public hearings on the tax rate w...

Sugar Land, TX ­– Applications for the 2017-2018 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) are now available at https://volunteer.sugarlandtx.gov. Interested students should submit completed applications by Sept. 19 at 5 p.m.

Sugar Land, Texas – Sugar Land City Council has opened the recruitment process for the Animal Advisory and Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture, Streetscapes (PARCS) boards and is looking for volunteers interested in giving their time, ener...

Sugar Land, Texas – Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman met with Governor Greg Abbott last week as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the city is able to meet the expectations of its citizens to provide a safe community and quality city services.

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved an agreement with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, the International Film Festival of Spello (IFFS) and the Region of Umbria for the creation of an Italian Film Festival in Su...

Sugar Land, Texas – The city of Sugar Land recently awarded a contract for the renovation of an historic building that will serve as a museum and visitor center. The city is partnering with the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation on the coll...

Sugar Land, Texas – Sugar Land City Council recently adopted a new Code of Ethical Conduct for city officials that establishes an independent review board and ensures the integrity of the city’s purchasing process among other ...

Sugar Land, TX – City Council canvassed the official May 6 election returns on May 16. Unopposed incumbents Steve R. Porter, Bridget R. Yeung and Amy L. Mitchell received their oaths of office for Districts 1, 2 and 3, respectively.

Sugar Land, TX ­–The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land and Visit Sugar Land Convention and Visitor Services are planning an exhibit ribbon cutting and rally for National Travel and Tourism Week on May 12, at 10 a.m., at the...

Sugar Land, TX - The city of Sugar Land will pay tribute to those who have shown bravery and honor while serving their country by hosting its 9th annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The event will start at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29 at Sugar Land Memorial Park, ...

Sugar Land, TX - The Texas Travel Counselors awarded the city of Sugar Land with the “Best City” award, tying with popular tourist destination Galveston in a vote of top cities along the upper coastal region of Texas on April 11 during...

Sugar Land, TX - Interested in getting out on the water at Sugar Land Memorial Park but don’t have a kayak? No problem! The Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Bayou City Adventures to bring kayak and paddleboard rental...Read on...

Sugar Land, TX - The Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with REI to offer Back Country Navigation classes at Cullinan Park.
The class is the first outdoor learning activity to take advantage of the newly acquired park, which include...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, Texas - Sugar Land City Council recently approved an agreement with the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation for the operation of a museum at the soon to be constructed Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Visitor Center.
The Sugar Land Heritage Foundat...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, Texas - A recent external audit of Sugar Land’s financial statements for fiscal year 2016 (Oct.1, 2015, through Sept. 30, 2016) received the highest level of assurance that the information presented is reliable. The audit was perform...Read on...

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land City Council recently approved a contribution of more than $573,700 from the Cullinan Park Conservancy.
The contribution builds on $500,000 provided from the Conservancy last year for the future development of Cullinan Park --...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land City Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday that prohibits the use of portable electronic devices while driving a vehicle in Sugar Land unless the device is in hands-free mode or being used for an emergency.

Sugar Land, TX - Vibrant kites will once again fill the sky at the ninth annual Cultural Kite Festival hosted in partnership with Republic Services on Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the new Brazos River Park and Festival Site. The new locat...

Sugar Land, Texas - A new railroad crossing at University Boulevard and U.S. Highway 90A opened on Monday.
Quiet-zone technology has been installed at the new crossing; however, train horns may sound as conductors become familiar with the new intersectio...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land police officers will conduct child seat safety inspections at Babies R Us, 15555 Southwest Freeway, on Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Sugar Land Police Department has taken aggressive steps to protect children by not only a...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land Police Department Teen Academy applications will be accepted through March 6.
The Teen Academy is a new program intended to engage students in a variety of topics designed to foster relationships, trust and understanding betw...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, Texas - Sugar Land is preparing for a unique opportunity to showcase the city to an international audience as visitors arrive for Super Bowl weekend.
With approximately 400 reservations (which translates to 200 aircraft on the ground) receive...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, TX - Calling all anglers! The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stocked the pond at Eldridge Park with 750 rainbow trout on Jan. 25, adding to the bass, catfish and perch that have been stocked in the past.
Each winter from November throug...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, Texas - A construction project to realign Kempner Street between Main Street and Wood Street is expected to begin the week of Jan. 30.
The realignment is necessary to accommodate the closure of the Wood Street railroad crossing, which was re...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, TX - Thermo Fisher has removed contamination from seven properties and the City’s ditch near Thermo Fisher’s facility at 1410 Gillingham Lane.
Restoration and replacement of the dirt in the City’s ditch began in ...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, TX - Dads are invited to bring their sweeties out to enjoy an evening of dancing at the Imperial Park Recreation Center (IPRC) on Feb. 25, from 6-8 p.m. The Sugar Gala will be a special evening for dads and their sweet little girls to get dre...Read on...

Sugar Land, Texas - Integrated Water Resource Plan Citizen Task Force applications will be accepted through Feb. 19.
The task force will assist with the identification of options related to the supply and demand of water for the city of Sugar Land.
&amp...Read on...2017 City News Releases

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land will partner with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce to present a State of the City Address focusing on the City’s 2016 accomplishments. This is the ninth year that the City has presented an annual summary of activities to citiz...Read on...

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land City Council recently approved an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend Independent School district to honor and preserve the memory of victims of the convict lease prison system.

Sugar Land, TX (October 22, 2018) - There’s a celebration right around the corner and you’re invited! This year marks the centennial of San Isidro Cemetery, located on the north bank of Oyster Creek in present-day Sugar Creek subdivisi...

Sugar Land, TX - The city of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation -- a group created by the city to support and fund local philanthropic efforts for parks and civic facilities -- are accepting nominations for the annual Legacy Awards through No...

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land’s most anticipated annual events are on the horizon! All of the events are fun, festive, located within the city of Sugar Land and specifically designed with the Sugar Land community and residents in mind.

Sugar Land, TX - City Council Member Carol McCutcheon will host a District 4 Town Hall meeting on Monday, Oct. 22, from 6-8 p.m., in Meeting Room 1 of the University Branch Library located at the University of Houston at Sugar Land, 14010 University Blvd....

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land is looking for volunteers interested in giving their time, energy and expertise to serve as members on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sugar Land 4B Corporation and the Imperial Redevelopment Dis...

Sugar Land, TX -- The Fort Bend County Health and Human Services Department notified Dr. Joe Anzaldua -- who serves as the city’s medical director and health authority -- that a person who lives in Sugar Land recently tested positive for West Ni...

Sugar Land, TX –The recently appointed City Manager’s Task Force on the Convict Lease Memorial met for the first time on Sept. 5 and unanimously supported DNA testing of historical remains discovered on property owned by Fort Bend Inde...

Sugar Land, TX ¬– The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located on University Boulevard near the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land in the Telfair subdivision.

Sugar Land, TX – The Center for Public Safety Management’s (CPSM) recent assessment of the Sugar Land Police Department confirmed that the city has a modern police agency that is professional and responsive to community needs.

Sugar Land, TX – A public meeting to discuss an ongoing update to the city’s Airport Master Plan is scheduled for June 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sugar Land Regional Airport, 12888 Highway 6, in Room 24 inside the terminal.

Sugar Land, TX – Come enjoy the city of Sugar Land’s Summer Concert and Food Truck Friday Series at the plaza adjacent to the Smart Financial Centre. The series will showcase live entertainment, lawn games, the splash pad and food trucks on selected Frida...

Sugar Land, TX – The city of Sugar Land and Sugar Land Skeeters anticipate continued strong contributions to the local community and economy as the Skeeters prepare for opening day at Constellation Field against the New Britain Bees on April 27....

Sugar Land, TX ­– The city of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation are requesting proposals from regional artists to design wraps for 11 traffic boxes along U.S. State Highway 90A, between U.S. Highway 59 and State High...

Sugar Land, TX – Hop on over to Eldridge Park on Saturday, March 24 for a chance to meet the legendary Easter Bunny during city of Sugar Land’s 34th Annual EGGStravaganza from noon to 3 p.m. Don’t miss this chance t...

Sugar Land, TX ­– Escape for a moment to witness vibrant kites ride the wind and decorate the sky at the annual Cultural Kite Festival on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Brazos River Park and the newly named The Crown F...

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land police identified a body found in Oyster Creek on Thursday as George Edgar Solis, who was reported missing in Brazoria County on Jan. 29. The body was located by two men fishing in Oyster Creek at about 3 p....

Sugar Land, Texas – Sugar Land City Council recently approved agreements with Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 11 and the Greatwood Community Association for access to drainage infrastructure.

Sugar Land, TX - The City of Sugar Land is hosting an informational public meeting to share plans for drainage improvements in The Hill and the Sugar Mill subdivisions. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 25, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Sugar Land Middle School...

Greywood Drive (between Bournewood Dr. and Eldridge Rd.) will be reduced to one way, eastbound traffic only. Traffic from Eldridge will not be able to enter Greywood. A marked detour route is available to Greywood via Jess Pirtle to Bournewood. ...

Single lane closures will be taking place on Commonwealth Blvd. (eastbound and westbound) from University Blvd. to Austin Parkway, beginning February 12 through March 15. Street roadway joint sealing repairs will be taking place.&n...

TxDOT’s temporary nighttime and early morning hours lane reductions on SH6 (from Brooks St. to Lexington Blvd.) scheduled for Wednesday, February 13 have been delayed and will be rescheduled in the near future. All other daytime p...

Update: February 7Work activity is progressing from Sugar Creek Center Blvd. towards the southbound portion of the US59 feeder road. Additional work activity will be moving from the Mayfield park area to The Hill on Monday, February 11.

Traffic on West Airport Blvd. eastbound between Industrial and Dairy Ashford will be re-routed to the two westbound lanes beginning December 4 through January 2019. Major CIP Street roadway repairs will be taking place.

The distribution system water main rehabilitation in the Sugar Creek Area is scheduled to begin construction on September 2017. Temporary water service outages and lane closures can be expected in the Sugar Creek neighborhood. Advance notices will be give...